ACOG is dedicated to increasing adult immunizations provided by obstetrician-gynecologists. As you know, we now have three vaccines that help prevent Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers. The HPV Vaccine is recommended for girls and young women, and boys and young men (see ACOG Committee Opinion #641 for specific recommendations). This three-dose vaccine has the potential to prevent up to 81 percent of cervical cancer cases.

A physician recommendation for vaccination has been shown to be the most effective way to increase immunization rates among patients. ACOG highly encourages incorporating HPV vaccination into routine well-woman care. If your patient is a mother, talk to her about the importance of vaccinating her children against HPV.

The materials in this toolkit, including Committee Opinion #641, Human Papillomavirus Vaccination, have been updated to reflect changes in guidance from ACOG and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) including updated information regarding the use of the 9-valent HPV vaccine. This toolkit also includes evidence-based, tested messages to help you and your staff communicate with patients about the importance of receiving HPV vaccination.